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What is a "controlled substance"? Controlled substances are drugs that have a potential for abuse. Many of the
controlled substances that you might be dealing with are medications for pain,
anxiety, sleep, and cough. Others include certain drugs for ADD, appetite
suppression, anabolic steroids, and certain anti-seizure medications - just to name a few.
How do I know if a certain drug is a controlled substance?
Check out the manufacturers stock bottle or package. If it has a C-II, C-III,
C-IV or C-V on the label, then it’s a controlled substance. Most states have
specific laws which apply only to controlled substances. There are also specific
federal laws which apply only to controlled substances.
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Tylenol with codeine® and
Valium® are both controlled substances.
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VICODIN® - Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen
XANAX® - Alprazolam
TYLENOL® #3 – Acetaminophen w/codeine Phosphate
ROBITUSSIN AC® – Guaifenesin/Codeine Phosphate
VALIUM® - Diazepam
PERCOCET® - Oxycodone HCl/Acetaminophen
RITALIN® - Methylphenidate
KLONOPIN® - Clonazepam
What is an altered prescription? An altered prescription is one that has been changed (altered) by someone
other than the practitioner, after it has been given it to the patient. Typical
alterations usually occur on controlled substance prescriptions. The most common
alterations include the altering of the refills, quantity to be given, drug
name, directions and date. The altering of a controlled substance prescription
is a felony and is taken very seriously by the healthcare community along
with law enforcement.
What is a "legend" drug? A legend drug is a drug that requires a prescription, but is not a controlled
substance.
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Viagra® and Glucotrol XL®
are both legend drugs.
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Some other examples of legend drugs:
PEN VEE® K - Penicillin
TENORMIN® - Atenolol
E-MYCIN® - Erythromycin
INDERAL® - Propranolol
What is an "OTC" medication? OTC (over the counter) medications are medications which do not require a
prescription. Just because a medication does not require a prescription does not mean that it may not be potentially harmful if taken incorrectly.
Some other examples of OTC medications:
ROBITUSSIN DM®
TYLENOL®
NYQUIL®
IMMODIUM AD®
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